Dried Saururus Chinensis Whole Herb San Bai Cao 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Material

Dried Saururus Chinensis Whole Herb, known in TCM as San Bai Cao (三白草), from Saururus chinensis. This listing provides the whole aerial plant, sun-dried and cut for herbal use. In TCM theory it is associated with clearing dampness and supporting urinary comfort. Traditionally prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Saururus chinensis plant supplied as 500g loose herb
• Known in TCM as San Bai Cao (三白草) with pinyin San Bai Cao
• Sun-dried whole herb with natural aroma and traditional herbal character
• Traditionally associated with clearing dampness and urinary comfort in TCM
• Suitable for decoctions herbal teas and daily wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows greenish to yellowish-green stems and leaves with a light earthy aroma. Texture is dry and slightly brittle. When decocted or steeped it typically yields a mild grassy taste with a faint herbal bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a traditional herbal tea infusion
• Simmer into a water-based decoction
• Combine with other herbs in daily wellness blends
• Use in seasonal herbal drink preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice San Bai Cao has long been used in simple decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with other damp-clearing herbs. It was traditionally associated with supporting urinary comfort and clearing internal dampness. Folk use also included seasonal herbal drinks during warm humid months. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried herb in water.

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